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Isaac Van Zandt to Sam Houston, April 4, 1844

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Mr Calhoun voluntarily said that
should you desire in the event of annexation
you would receive the appointment of
Govenor [sic]. I and Genl H both replied to
him that in the event it was tendered to
you we had no doubt of your acceptance
although we had no such intimation
from you[.] In this I hope we were not
mistaken[.]

Annexation is still the great
topic[.] Our opponents evidently feel
uneasy and are making desperate efforts[.]
Three of the Northern states have endeavored
to pass resolutions instructing their
senators to vote against annexation[.] [T]hey
have however failed in every instance[.]
I allude to Pennsylvania New York
& Maine[.] It is now thought certain
that when it is seen that the measure
will come up Mr Van Buren and
Mr Clay will both declare for it[.]

I will write you frequently as we proceed
and at the same should your leasure [sic] permit
would be very glad to hear from you[.]